Gabriel Benitez vs Jason Knight

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Key Stats

Gabriel BenitezvsJason Knight
15
Fights
9
7
Wins
4
8
Losses
5
5
Finishes
2
5:35
Control Time
18:58

Striking Stats

Gabriel BenitezvsJason Knight
731
Sig. Strikes Landed
338
41.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
33.7%
48.7
Sig. Str / Fight
37.6
4
Knockdowns
3
416
Head Strikes
230
165
Body Strikes
48
150
Leg Strikes
60

Grappling Stats

Gabriel BenitezvsJason Knight
2
Takedowns Landed
10
50.0%
Takedown Acc.
31.3%
0.1
TD / Fight
1.1
8
Sub. Attempts
13
2
Reversals
3

Tale of the Tape

BenitezvsKnight
38 yrs
Age
34 yrs
5' 8"
Height
5' 10"
155 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
71"
Reach
71"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
846
ELO Rating
900
1,049
Peak ELO
1,078
46.7%
Win Rate
44.4%
71.4%
Finish Rate
50.0%
247
Days / Fight
132

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

BenitezvsKnight
Inactive
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
2
Best Streak
4
LLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLLLL

Win Methods

BenitezvsKnight
3 (42.9%)
KO/TKO
1 (25.0%)
2 (28.6%)
Submission
1 (25.0%)
2 (28.6%)
Decision
2 (50.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Gabriel Benitez1
–
Jason Knight0
W
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. OrtegaDecision - Unanimous - R3
Dec 9, 2017
Who Wins?
Gabriel Benitez ProfileJason Knight Profile

Gabriel Benitez vs Jason Knight: Matchup Breakdown

Gabriel Benitez is 7-8 in the Featherweight division with a 46.7% win rate. Jason Knight is 4-5 at Featherweight, winning 44.4% of the time. Gabriel Benitez is listed as inactive. Jason Knight is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Gabriel Benitez leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega on Dec 9, 2017, won by Gabriel Benitez by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Jason Knight holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 900 to 846. Career peaks are 1,049 for Gabriel Benitez and 1,078 for Jason Knight. Gabriel Benitez has 3 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 7 victories, a 71.4% finish rate. Jason Knight has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 50.0% of the time.

Gabriel Benitez stands 5' 8" with a reach of 71" and fights southpaw. Jason Knight is 5' 10" with a reach of 71", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Gabriel Benitez is 38, Jason Knight is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Gabriel Benitez has landed 731 significant strikes at 41.7% accuracy with 2 takedowns and 5:35 of control time. Jason Knight has landed 338 at 33.7% with 10 takedowns and 18:58 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Gabriel Benitez and Jason Knight fought before?

Yes. Gabriel Benitez and Jason Knight have fought once in the UFC. Gabriel Benitez won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega on December 9, 2017.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Gabriel Benitez or Jason Knight?

Gabriel Benitez has more UFC wins: 7 to 4. Gabriel Benitez's UFC record is 7-8; Jason Knight's is 4-5.

KO/TKO wins: Gabriel Benitez 3, Jason Knight 1. Submission wins: Gabriel Benitez 2, Jason Knight 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Gabriel Benitez or Jason Knight?

Jason Knight is taller at 5'10", to Gabriel Benitez's 5'8" (2 inches). Both have a 71-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.